Divilacan, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 3335 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 889.49 km2 (343.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 5,827 |
| Density (2020) | 7 / km2 (17 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 20' North, 122° 18' East (17.3297, 122.2961) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.5 feet) |
Divilacan is a coastal municipality in the province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 889.49 square kilometers or 343.43 square miles which constitutes 6.79% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,827. This represented 0.34% of the total population of Isabela province, or 0.16% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 7 inhabitants per square kilometer or 17 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Divilacan has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicobian | 11.88% | 692 | 688 | 0.58% | 0.12% |
| Dibulos | 3.62% | 211 | 206 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| Dicambangan | 6.11% | 356 | 349 | 2.01% | 0.42% |
| Dicaroyan | 6.14% | 358 | 333 | 7.51% | 1.54% |
| Dicatian | 6.80% | 396 | 392 | 1.02% | 0.21% |
| Dilakit | 7.81% | 455 | 436 | 4.36% | 0.90% |
| Dimapnat | 17.42% | 1,015 | 1,072 | -5.32% | -1.14% |
| Dimapula | 17.76% | 1,035 | 930 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
| Dimasalansan | 6.32% | 368 | 344 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| Dipudo | 5.37% | 313 | 319 | -1.88% | -0.40% |
| Ditarum | 5.82% | 339 | 337 | 0.59% | 0.12% |
| Sapinit | 4.96% | 289 | 281 | 2.85% | 0.59% |
| Divilacan Total | 5,827 | 5,687 | 2.46% | 0.51% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Divilacan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱139,505,953.22.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78,742,691.76 | – |
| 2010 | 83,602,895.18 | 6.17% |
| 2011 | 90,285,865.97 | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 87,569,261.96 | -3.01% |
| 2013 | 97,792,613.14 | 11.67% |
| 2014 | 111,050,018.90 | 13.56% |
| 2015 | 126,474,530.36 | 13.89% |
| 2016 | 139,505,953.22 | 10.30% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Divilacan in the 2015 Census was 5,687 broken down into 1,310 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,479 | 425 | 5.83 | |
| 2,593 | 499 | 5.20 | |
| 3,407 | 633 | 5.38 | |
| 4,602 | 857 | 5.37 | |
| 5,016 | 1,060 | 4.73 | |
| 5,687 | 1,310 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Divilacan is 5 to 9, with 696 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 126 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 571 | 10.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 696 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 681 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 637 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 617 | 10.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 448 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 367 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 333 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 329 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 252 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 211 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 122 | 2.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 101 | 1.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 83 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.55% |
| Total | 5,687 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Divilacan grew from 563 in 1970 to 5,827 in 2020, an increase of 5,264 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 140 people, from the previous population of 5,687 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 563 | – | |
| 1,207 | 16.54% | |
| 1,859 | 9.02% | |
| 2,479 | 2.92% | |
| 2,593 | 0.85% | |
| 3,413 | 6.07% | |
| 4,602 | 4.21% | |
| 5,034 | 3.32% | |
| 5,687 | 2.35% | |
| 5,827 | 0.51% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Divilacan for the year 2019 was 3,958, broken down into 2,216 males and 1,742 females.
Location
The municipal center of Divilacan is situated at approximately 17° 20' North, 122° 18' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Divilacan are Ilagan, Isabela, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Cauayan, Isabela, Tabuk, Kalinga, Santiago, Isabela, and Candon, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Maconacon, Isabela, Palanan, Isabela, San Mariano, Isabela, Benito Soliven, Isabela, Tumauini, Isabela, and San Pablo, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 334.25 kilometers (207.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maconacon, Isabela, 8.91 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Palanan, Isabela, 32.76 kilometers (20.35 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- San Mariano, Isabela, 48.76 kilometers (30.30 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Benito Soliven, Isabela, 52.20 kilometers (32.44 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Tumauini, Isabela, 52.07 kilometers (32.35 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- San Pablo, Isabela, 54.82 kilometers (34.06 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
Nearest cities
- Ilagan, Isabela, 47.93 kilometers (29.78 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 67.53 kilometers (41.96 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 71.34 kilometers (44.33 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 89.54 kilometers (55.64 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 106.97 kilometers (66.47 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 197.20 kilometers (122.53 miles) to the West (S86°W)
Distance from Manila: 334.25 kilometers (207.69 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.